Dr. Vinayak Dixit

Professor

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Biography

Vinayak Dixit is a Professor in Transport Engineering and Associate Vice President of Global Research Innovation at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He manages UNSW's Global Research Impact Project seed grants and UNSW Landing Pad awards that help startups grow globally. Dixit's research focuses on developing and implementing new technologies in transport systems, including connected automated vehicles and electric vehicles, and the use of quantum technologies in transportation systems. He has collaborated extensively with major global industries such as Google, IAG, Ford, and DWAVE (quantum computing). His work has resulted in the embedding of novel optimization and control algorithms within traffic systems. Dixit’s research is supported by funding from the Australian Research Council, the United States National Science Foundation, and various international agencies. He has published over 230 peer-reviewed papers and patents, particularly in areas such as traffic signal optimization and quantum-enabled vehicle control. His expertise in autonomous vehicles and electric vehicles has been recognized by Parliamentary Inquiries to inform legislation regarding new vehicle technologies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.